I HAVE A DATE!!!

 I had my consult with the surgeon today and my surgery is scheduled for July 31st!!!  I CANNOT believe it.  It is so sureal right now but it will become VERY real when I start my 10 day high protein liquid diet on Saturday!  

Wish more people posted on here - how is everyone doing?

My date is the 31st as well!   I don't have a "pre surgery diet" but if I did, it wouldn't be too bad, I love my protein drinks!  

Good Luck!

The liquid diet is HARD.  I like my protein drinks as well, but man, not being able to even have HEALTHY food is difficult.  Day 1 was today and I am HUNGRY. 

Where are you located?

 Hi Jenn I am in Nh but right on the Massachusetts border.  My surgery will be in Mass; these past few days have been really hard as I just found out about another medical issue that may make me push out my surgery another week.  My surgeons  is being really great and I may even be able to go to the night before to rescedule.  Just waiting on some bloodwork that I'd due anytime between Friday and Aug 2nd

How are you doing?

 Hi Betty!  I am on day 5 of the liquid diet and it's HARD.  I've never been so hungry in my life.  I have to admit I've had a couple slips, but certainly haven't overdone it and can tell my stomach has shrunk a TON.  A lot of people say by day 4 it gets easier - I personally have not found that, but who knows what tomorrow will bring!  Keep in touch!

 Well how did you do?!  My surgery went fine i think I was out before I made it to the operating room!  I have been home since Thursday, liquid diet seems fine but stage two is looking good.suppose to start that Tuesday or Wednesday.  I need to walk  but where I live is so hilly I plan on going to the all tomorrow just do to 30 mins or so!  Walked through Walmart today  so tomorrow should be easier!  Good luck!

 I like to think I did great!  I'm DOING great!  Walking tons, sipping tons, and feeling really good.  I too came home Thursday and I am ready for stage two of FULL liquids starting tomorrow hopefully after my appointment.  Will let ya know!

SO glad to hear you are doing well!  Even if it's hilly outside, walk in circles inside.  It sounds silly, but it will be worth it.  I have found even THAT is a good pain reliever :-)